What Nashville voters need to know before the Aug. 6 primary
Nashville and Davidson County voters head to the polls Thursday, Aug. 6. Early voting ended Aug. 1; check your registration, assigned location, ballot and photo ID before leaving.
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Weymouth Pulled Out of Its $40,000 World Cup Watch-Party Grant
A state report says Weymouth told Massachusetts tourism officials on April 23, 2026, that it would withdraw from a $40,000 World Cup watch-party award before signing a grant contract.
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San Bernardino City Unified developer fees take effect August 1
SBCUSD’s fee schedule lists higher residential and commercial-industrial school-facilities charges for permits reviewed on or after August 1, while the self-storage rate remains unchanged.
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Euless budget proposal lowers tax rate but raises water costs
Euless’ proposed FY2026-27 budget lowers the property-tax rate while raising water and wastewater charges and funding employee pay, staffing and infrastructure projects.
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San Mateo County housing authority seeks comment on FY2027 plan before Redwood City hearing
Public comments are open on the Housing Authority of San Mateo County’s draft FY2027 Moving to Work plan before an August 25 hearing covering vouchers, affordable-housing financing and resident services.
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Richardson Gas Near $3.81 as Dallas-Area Diesel Eases to $5.03
Richardson’s cheapest listed regular gas is $3.81, while Dallas-area diesel averages $5.0315 and is lower than the previous day and week.
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Oceanside Voters Will Weigh Flexible Half-Cent Tax for Beach, Pier and Infrastructure Needs
Oceanside voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a temporary half-cent general tax estimated to raise $20 million annually, but the money would not be legally dedicated to the beach, Pier Bridge or any other named project.
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Bridgeport special-education complaint required district action by Aug. 1
Bridgeport Public Schools was ordered to correct a special-education notice problem by Aug. 1, but public confirmation of completion was not available by Aug. 5.
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Chickasha Airport Hangar Project Moves Into State Construction Program
Chickasha Municipal Airport is included in Oklahoma’s five-year airport construction program for two proposed hangars, but the final scope, city funding status and construction schedule remain unconfirmed.
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Wichita council renews Delano common-consumption permit
The Wichita City Council voted 7-0 on August 4 to renew Delano’s common-consumption-area permit, preserving controlled alcohol consumption within marked boundaries and authorized hours.
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BRPD says more than 1,000 tons processed as Baton Rouge landfill search continues
Baton Rouge search teams processed 1,054.1 tons of landfill material by July 27, but the search for Ja’Derrius Minnieweather remains active with no established end date.
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UND commencement Friday comes with parking planning at Chester Fritz in Grand Forks
UND’s Aug. 7 commencement in Grand Forks is free and ticketless, but attendees should allow extra time and check the latest parking instructions before heading to Chester Fritz.
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Universal City begins five-year transition to Frontier Waste Solutions for trash and recycling
Frontier Waste Solutions began serving Universal City on Monday, August 3, replacing Waste Management under an exclusive city contract. Residents are adjusting to new carts, collection schedules and rules for trash, recycling, brush, bulk items and household hazardous waste.
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Hawthorne airport hangar project approved, with work phased through late 2028
Hawthorne approved a 13-hangar project at its municipal airport, including demolition, pavement replacement and airfield safety improvements. Available records do not confirm that all work is complete.
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Fremont Station Development Moves Toward Developer Shortlist
BART’s Fremont Station TOD solicitation is nearing an anticipated Aug. 15 shortlist, with housing, parking and station-access changes still under review.
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Jonesboro Breaks Ground on New E-911 and Real-Time Crime Center
Jonesboro broke ground July 2 on a planned $5.5 million public-safety center at Madison and Monroe that will bring E-911 dispatch and real-time intelligence operations under one roof.
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Fort Collins Transfort changes arrive as CSU students return for fall semester
Most Transfort route-service changes are scheduled to begin August 17, just before CSU residence halls reopen and international-student orientation. Riders should check current maps as service patterns change.
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Arlington Museum of Art Adds New Photography Exhibition as World Cup Shows Run Through Aug. 30
The Arlington Museum of Art opens The Big Picture on Aug. 7, while its four-part World Cup exhibition package remains on view through Aug. 30.
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Wauchula Seeks Bids for $8.2 Million Southwest Water-Tower and Main-Line Project
Wauchula solicited bids for a 150,000-gallon elevated tank and about 25,000 feet of new water mains in the southwest area. The city lists an estimated cost of $8,212,789, but the reviewed records do not establish a contractor award or construction start.
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Miami Beach Names Debbie Tackett as New Planning Director
Debbie Tackett is now Miami Beach’s planning director after Thomas Mooney’s retirement, taking over the city department responsible for planning, zoning, land-development regulations and historic preservation.
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La Habra renews Gary Center lease for five more years at $1 a year
La Habra approved a five-year lease allowing VCC: The Gary Center to continue using two city-owned Hillcrest Street facilities for $1 annually.
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Newton Planning Director Nominee Would Oversee Development Reviews Affecting Upper Falls
Mayor Marc Laredo’s July 16 nomination of Catherine M. Feerick would fill Newton’s planning leadership vacancy if confirmed by the City Council. Upper Falls residents are watching because the department handles development review tied to Northland and the recently approved Thurston Road project.